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Important Documents

Tax on almost all printed materials

in the colonies

What was the Stamp Act?

Prohibited colonists from moving west of

the Appalachian Mountains

What was the Proclamation of

1763?

Lowered the tax on molasses the

colonists imported

What was the Sugar Act?

Taxed imported goods, such as glass, tea, and

paper

Who were the Townshend Acts?

Stated that Parliament had the

right to tax and make decisions for the

British colonies “in all cases”

What was the Declaratory Act?

This side was fighting on their

own land

Who were the Patriots?

This side had no regular army and a

weak navy at the start of the war

Who were the Patriots?

This side had to fight from thousands of

miles across the Atlantic Ocean. It took time and money to ship soldiers and supplies.

Who were the British?

This side employed mercenaries called

“Hessians”

Who were the British?

This side had more people. More than 8 million people versus

only 2.5 million.

Who were the British?

This document contains rights of citizens, the

purpose of government, a list of grievances against

the King, and a resolution of independence by the

United States

What is the Declaration of Independence?

Written by Thomas Paine with pamphlet listed powerful

reasons why Americans would be better off free from

Great Britain. It greatly influenced opinions

throughout the colonies.

What is Common Sense?

One of the opening lines of this document begin like this:“We, your

Majesty’s faithful subjects of the Colonies…entreat your Majesty’s

gracious attention to this our humble petition.” It was the

Colonists last attempt to avoid war. King George III rejected it and

prepared for war.

What is The Olive Branch Petition?

Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of

Independence, but the ideas contained in this important

document were heavily influenced by this English

philosopher

What was John Locke?

“The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis,

shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now,

deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” Words like these from

this essay by Thomas Paine convinced soldiers to persevere in

the Revolutionary War.

What is The American Crisis?

“The shot heard ‘round the world.” It was the start of the Revolutionary War.

April 19, 1775.

What were the Battles of

Lexington and Concord?

The American victory here

secured French military support

What was the Battle of

Saratoga?

Last major battle of the Revolutionary War. After this, Britain agreed to

recognize American independence.

What was the Battle of

Yorktown?

Christmas night 1776. American troops surprise Hessian

soldiers and will a morale boosting victory.

What was the Battle of Trenton?

June 17, 1775. Even though the British win, they suffer heavy losses of more than 1,000 dead or wounded. This war might not be as

easy as they thought.

What was the Battle of Bunker

Hill?

The famous engraving by this Patriot was designed

to influence opinions against the British

Who was Paul Revere?

December 16, 1773. Anger over the Tea Act resulted in this

festive event.

Who was the Boston Tea

Party?

These acts were intentionally designed

to punish the citizens of Boston for the Boston

Tea Party

Who were the Coercive Acts? Or

the Intolerable Acts?

This future president defended the British soldiers accused of

the Boston Massacre in court

What was John Adams?

This Patriot put up posters that described the Boston Massacre

as a slaughter of innocent Americans by bloodthirsty

redcoats. He also revived the Boston committee of

correspondence. He did not, however, start a beer company.

What was Samuel Adams?

To cancel an act or law

What is repeal?

To refuse to buy items in order to

show disapproval or force acceptance of

one’s terms

What is boycott?

Ideas or information intentionally spread

to harm or help a cause

What is propaganda?

Hired soldier

What is a mercenary?

Privately owned ship outfitted with

weapons

What is a privateer?

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Militias

Militia that was essential to Patriot victories at Fort

Ticonderoga (1775) and Saratoga (1777). Led by Ethan Allen. These boys

were from Vermont.

Who were the Green Mountain

Boys?